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Business Growth Initiative
The
Business Growth Initiative was launched in late 2006 to
proactively identify and support businesses that have or
are
positioned to have a significant impact on the area’s economy.
The initiative establishes stronger relationships with existing
companies to expand
investment and jobs throughout the
county. It is a
partnership between The Chamber and the
City of South
Bend.
Serving as director of business growth is Phil Damico.
Through
one-on-one personal visits, Damico connects with area businesses
to determine their needs,
growth potential, risk factors, strengths and
opportunities and links them with resources and
solutions. Since the beginning of the initiative, Damico
has forged close working relationships with governmental
agencies, educational institutions, bankers, developers
and others to connect the right people with the right
resources to support individual business growth.
The Business Growth
Initiative’s first five years have resulted in more than
1,600 total business visits, over 300 different types of
issues/barriers/hindrances were identified and resolved for
area businesses, helped support over $75 million of private
investment, and worked with area businesses to help provide
over $20 million in public support. The Business Growth
Initiative has also worked with five new businesses, from
outside the area, to help them locate in South Bend.
To schedule an appointment with Phil Damico, please
complete
the online contact form. You will receive a reply
within 24 hours. You can also reach Phil by calling him at
574.400.4002.
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